Flag-moss
VU

Flag-moss

Discelium nudum

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discelium

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Flag-moss faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts the moist soil conditions essential for this species' survival. Trampling by livestock and recreational activities further degrades the specialized microhabitats where remaining populations persist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Flag-moss occupies specialized microhabitats on moist, bare soil surfaces, particularly in areas with periodic disturbance such as stream banks, path edges, and disturbed ground in woodlands. The species requires specific moisture conditions and is typically found on clay-rich or sandy soils that remain damp but not waterlogged.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Flag-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Flag-moss is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Flag-moss faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which directly impacts the moist soil conditions essential for this species' survival. Trampling by livestock and recreational activities further degrades the specialized microhabitats where remaining populations persist.
Where does Flag-moss live?
Flag-moss occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Flag-moss?
The main threats to Flag-moss are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.